tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074525941603563773.post448349096916955288..comments2023-08-17T09:13:11.348-04:00Comments on The many thoughts of a reader: Green MonsterThe Many Thoughts of a Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261949837343560602noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074525941603563773.post-34843654486984309782010-04-05T17:04:31.534-04:002010-04-05T17:04:31.534-04:00I have never made a green monster either but every...I have never made a green monster either but everyone raves about them. I don't have a blender, though, so it's not an option for me. I have contemplated buying one but I am trying so hard to be frugral right now... anxious to hear what you think of the green monster!<br /><br />Salads are one of my favorite things to take to work. I really like doing taco salads. So I top mine with some taco meat and then tomatoes, corn, peppers, and some kind of bean - either kidney or black bean or something like that. Not sure if you like beans or not, but they are filling and a great source of protein. I also really like avocados - usually slice up half an avocado on a salad and that is another topping that is filling and sticks with you for awhile. I like taco salads since you can use salsa for dressing and then it's low calorie.<br /><br />interested to see what you come up with!!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074525941603563773.post-64704360502489353882010-04-04T22:35:21.716-04:002010-04-04T22:35:21.716-04:00@ Amber.. thanks for the suggestion! I will use th...@ Amber.. thanks for the suggestion! I will use the frozen spinach tomorrow thanks for the heads up.. i may also throw in a scoop of pb cuz i want to make sure i stay full!The Many Thoughts of a Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261949837343560602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074525941603563773.post-25797882173830858982010-04-04T22:12:29.528-04:002010-04-04T22:12:29.528-04:00YES - use frozen spinach!! I buy HUGE bags of spin...YES - use frozen spinach!! I buy HUGE bags of spinach and then freeze most of it! I make my green monsters with lots of different combos but this is my absolute favourite: <br /><br />1/2 banana<br />handful of chopped strawberries<br />1/2 cup milk<br />1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt <br />Lots and lots of spinach - like 3 or 4 handfuls <br />1 scoop of PB<br />1-3 ice cubes<br /><br />YUMMMMM!!!<br /><br />I would NOT use lettuce or cabbage though. I have used KALE before in G.M. but I think spinach is your best bet! <br /><br />Can't wait to hear what you think of it!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074525941603563773.post-19712629921506238292010-04-04T21:09:13.524-04:002010-04-04T21:09:13.524-04:00@ Kelly.. Awesome, thanks for the heads up! I may ...@ Kelly.. Awesome, thanks for the heads up! I may have to break into the frozen spinach. I think tomorrow I will attempt the mango/banana mix. <br /><br />Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Spooky Little Girl!The Many Thoughts of a Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261949837343560602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074525941603563773.post-46125538123095442502010-04-04T21:00:10.387-04:002010-04-04T21:00:10.387-04:00Can't wait to see trip pictures :)
I make my ...Can't wait to see trip pictures :)<br /><br />I make my green monsters with a banana (I usually freeze mine first, but I don't think you have to), frozen mango and some spinach. I don't know if you can use lettuce or not but I've definitely used frozen spinach and it has worked fine. I would say I use a little over a cup of frozen mango and then I use only about 1/4 of spinach, but my stomach does not love spinach so thats why I am conservative with it, you could probably use more. I know a lot of people put strawberries in theirs so you could probably do that too. I just enjoy my mango and banana combination :)<br /><br />I am not a salad girl though, so I can't help you on that one. <br /><br />I did read Spooky Girl this weekend and loved it. I'll be passing it on Tuesday afternoon :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964218970797460632noreply@blogger.com